Phu Pha Lek National Park - Nationalpark Phu Pha Lek

The Phu Pha Lek National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติ ภูผา เหล็ก) is a national park in the Sakon Nakhon Province in Northeast Thailand.

background

history

landscape

The Phu Pha Lek National Park extends to about 419 km² over parts of the Phu Phan mountain range off, the highest point is Phu Ang Sor at an altitude of 695 meters. Several dams supply the population with water, according to the Nam-Un Dam(เขื่อน น้ำ อู น) and the Lampao Dam(เขื่อน ลำ ปาว).

The headwaters of several rivers are located in the national park, including:

  • Maenam Songkhram(แม่น้ำ สงคราม)
  • Lam-nam Yam(ลำน้ำ ยาม)
  • Lam-nam Un(ลำน้ำ อู น)

fauna and Flora

The flora consists mostly of Dipterocarpus-Forest in the tree species of the family of Wing fruit plants dominate. In the valleys there is mixed forest with, for example Rosewood, Ironwood, Burmese Ebony. There are individual types of Taxabamboo and Ginger family in front.

In the fauna there are some species from the taxa deer, monkeys (such as langurs), squirrels, snakes and birds. Some animal species are threatened as the local population hunts.

climate

The climate is tropical-monsoonal. The summers are very hot from March to May and at 40 ° C. Forest fires often break out during this time. The rainy season lasts from June to October, the annual precipitation is about 1000 to 1300 mm. The cold season is between November and February at around 15 to 20 ° C.

getting there

Fees / permits

mobility

Tourist Attractions

  • Pha Pak Wan (ภาพ เขียน ก่อน ประวัติศาสตร์ ผา ผักหวาน). Rock paintings at Ban Phu Takham, some 3,600 years old; women are drawn holding each other by the shoulders in a row.
  • Dinosaur graveyard (สุสาน ไดโนเสาร์). Many dinosaurs and fossilized plants have been found in the center of the Phu Pha Lek Mountains and on the edge of the forests.
  • Pha Suriyan (ผา สุ ริ ยันต์). A cliff with a nice view over the national park.
  • Pha Dong Kor (ผาด ง ก่อ). Another cliff at the top of Phu Pha Lek, with a rock that threatens to fall.
  • Pha Nam Joke (ผา น้ำ โจ้ ก). This elevation provides an overview of the Huay Huad Basin and the provinces of Udon Thani and Khon Kaen.

activities

shop

kitchen

accommodation

Hotels and hostels

camping

security

trips

literature

  • Vasa Sutthipibul (et al., Ed.): National parks in Thailand. National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, Bangkok 2006, ISBN 974-286087-4

Web links

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Northeast:Huai Huat • Kaeng Tana • Khao Phra Wihan • Khao Yai • Mukdahan • Pa Hin Ngam • Pha Taem • Phu Chong Na Yoi • Phu Hin Rong Kla • Phu Kradueng • Phu Pha Lek • Phu Pha Man • Phu Phan • Phu Rua • Phu Sa Dok Bua • Phu Suan Sai • Phu Wiang • Ta Phraya • Thap Lan • Yot Dom
Center:Chaloem Phrakiat Thai Prachan • Chaloem rattanakosin • Erawan • Kaeng Krachan • Kui Buri • Phu Toei • Sai Yok
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Marine National Parks:Has Nai Yang • Has Nopharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi • Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet • Khao Sam Roi Yot • Laem-Son • Mu Ko Ang Thong • Mu Ko Chang • Mu Ko Lanta • Mu Ko Phetra • Mu Ko Similan • Mu Ko Surin • Tarutao
Forest parks:Phae Mueang Phi • Phu Chi Fa • Phu Langka • Phu Phra Bat Buabok • Pranburi • Sa Nang Manora
Wetlands:Kuan Ki Sian of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area • Don Hoi Lot • Krabi River Estuary • Kraburi River Estuary
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